Development Manager, Individual Giving
Development Manager, Individual Giving
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USD 60000 - 65000
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Job Description
Job Summary
A Wider Circle is a missiondriven nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities and improving lives through essential social services. We are seeking a passionate and resultsoriented Development Manager for Individual Giving to serve as a core team member responsible for growing our individual donor program. This role plays a critical part in securing philanthropic support from individuals at all giving levels with a focus on cultivating relationships stewardship and developing strategies to increase annual and longterm giving.
The Development Manager will work closely with the Development team program staff and executive leadership to align donor engagement efforts with organizational priorities. This is an exciting opportunity for a development professional who thrives on relationshipbuilding storytelling and strategic fundraising.
Key Responsibilities
Individual Giving Strategy & Execution
- Design and implement a comprehensive individual giving program including annual fund appeals midlevel donor cultivation and stewardship plans.
- Create donor segments and personalized outreach strategies to retain upgrade and acquire individual donors.
- Develop and oversee multichannel fundraising campaigns (e.g. email direct mail digital events).
- Analyze giving trends and data to inform strategy and report on progress toward goals.
Donor Stewardship & Cultivation
- Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of individual donors and prospects ensuring timely followup recognition and meaningful engagement.
- Plan and execute donor appreciation activities cultivation events and site visits.
- Collaborate with program staff to gather client stories and impact data to inspire giving.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work in collaboration with the Development team to integrate individual giving with major gifts corporate foundation and event fundraising efforts.
- Serve as a fundraising thought partner and advisor to colleagues across the organization.
- Manage development support staff interns or volunteers as needed.
Operations & Administration
- Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM ( Green Light Network for Good).
- Review donor acknowledgment letters and prepare stewardship materials.
- Support budget development forecasting and reporting related to individual giving.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in fundraising communications marketing or related field.
- 35 years of professional fundraising experience with a focus on individual giving.
- Proven track record of growing donor relationships and meeting revenue goals.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management organizational and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with donor CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with email marketing and design tools a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced missiondriven environment.
- Passion for social justice equity and the mission of A Wider Circle.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the regional philanthropic landscape.
- Experience working in a human services or advocacybased nonprofit.
- Comfort and skill in public speaking and representing an organization to external audiences.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Additional eligibility requirements:
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Work environment
- Hybrid or remote work options available depending on location.
- Occasional evening/weekend work required for events and donor meetings.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Travel required
YesDMV Area
Benefits
A Wider Circle offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Shortterm Disability
- Vision Insurance
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the role and alignment with our mission.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
A Wider Circle is committed to having a diverse team and ensuring that all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color gender (including gender identity or expression) religion national origin sexual orientation disability age veteran status or other nonmerit factors. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
